Senior Marine Technician – USV Systems & Field Ops

aevexaerospace; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX Aerospace is seeking a Senior Marine Technician to ensure the operational readiness and safety of unmanned surface vessels and prototype marine platforms. You will lead mechanical/system maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide hands-on field support across demanding environments.

The role requires fieldwork, travel, and collaboration with engineering teams and customers, including potential training and RDTE activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Boater's Safety (COLREGS) certificate preferred.
• Technical certifications or vocational training in mechanical and marine systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician and SME on mechanical and integrated systems across unmanned and prototype platforms.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and mentor junior technicians on diagnostic methods and repair practices.
• Plan, perform, and oversee maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on all mechanical systems for uptime and readiness.
• Lead root cause analyses to identify, isolate, and resolve complex mechanical and integration issues.
• Develop repeatable maintenance procedures and improve system reliability from field data and trends.
• Author and review technical documentation, including maintenance logs, repair records, and service bulletins.
• Provide detailed technical feedback to engineering and documentation teams to improve product performance and support materials.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Field support

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Boater's Safety (COLREGS) certificate preferred

Technical certifications or vocational training in mechanical/marine systems

Job description

AEVEX Aerospace is seeking a Senior Marine Technician to ensure the operational readiness and safety of unmanned surface vessels and prototype marine platforms. You will lead mechanical/system maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide hands-on field support across demanding environments.

The role requires fieldwork, travel, and collaboration with engineering teams and customers, including potential training and RDTE activities.